Glass-Steel Triangulated Structures

Parametric Nonlinear Finite-Element Analysis of In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Structural Response of Triangular Laminated Glass Panels

Journal Article (2020)
Author(s)

Francesco Laccone (University of Pisa)

Christian Louter (TU Delft - Structural Design & Mechanics)

Maurizio Froli (University of Pisa)

Research Group
Structural Design & Mechanics
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000374
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Publication Year
2020
Language
English
Research Group
Structural Design & Mechanics
Issue number
1
Volume number
26

Abstract

Glass exhibits brittle failure behavior. Therefore, redundancy is a fundamental design requirement when using glass as a main structural material. On this basis, a novel structural concept has been developed for hybrid glass-steel posttensioned triangulated structures, where the two materials collaborate. In forming such lattice structure, local fracture must be avoided. This paper presents a parametric study that highlights the influences of mechanical and geometrical parameters on the in-plane and out-of-plane static behaviour of laminated triangular glass panels. The resulting data set constitutes a useful source for the designer to select the most appropriate component. The main sensitivity parameters are panel length, laminate thickness, and interlayer stiffness.

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